On Monday November 4, 2024 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a school bus carrying students was struck from behind in the 800 block of 16^th Avenue East, Owen Sound.

An investigation conducted by Owen Sound Police Service concluded that the bus was attempting to complete a left- turn to enter the parking lot of East Ridge Community School when it was hit from behind by a 2017 Dodge Ram truck.  

Multiple air-bags were deployed in the truck as a result of the impact. 

Fortunately, all 24 students riding on the bus and both vehicle drivers were unharmed.  The Dodge Ram had to be towed from the scene.

The driver of the truck was charged with Careless Driving.